Project Engineer - Cost Out Programs

Phoenix Technical Solutions; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Life insurance

IRA with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wabtec Freight is seeking a Project Engineer in Las Vegas, NV to manage technical aspects of assigned projects, ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance. You will coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, lead design and development activities, and drive improvements in mechanical components and processes.

The role requires a solid engineering background, project management experience, and the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical design and manufacturing processes.
• Background in mechanical testing and NDT inspection methods.
• Experience with GD&T, manufacturing processes, tooling, and Six Sigma.
• Proficiency with Excel or other project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Works within defined parameters to make decisions on high-complexity issues.
• Provides direction to the engineering team to meet objectives.
• Resolves issues through action or short-term planning.
• Develops and fulfills engineering planning for assigned projects.
• Attends and leads customer meetings.
• Supports design and development of mechanical components and processes.
• Ensures reliability and compliance via simulation-based development and design.

Skills

Multi-project mgmt

Leadership

Mechanical design

NDT testing

GD&T / Six Sigma

PM tools (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Project Engineer

Location

Wabtec Freight – Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for the technical/engineering of the assigned projects in terms of scope, timely delivery, quality, and compliance. The Project Engineer will interface with Wabtec and local suppliers to execute assigned projects. The candidate should have a solid engineering background and proven experience with leading various manufacturing and assembly projects. Additional experience with repair development and/or locomotive traction motor design a plus.

Essential Responsibilities

• Works within defined parameters to make decisions and apply concepts to issues of high complexity.
• Provides direction and assistance to the engineering team in order to meet assigned objectives.
• Has the ability to resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
• Develops and fulfills the engineering planning for the assigned projects.
• Attends/leads customer meetings (business and engineering toll gates, etc.).
• Supports the advanced design and development of mechanical components and/or industrial processes.
• Ensures high reliability and compliance with design/quality specifications by using mechanical creativity and engineering experience as well simulation based product development and design techniques.

Desired Skills

• Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical design and manufacturing processes.
• Background involving mechanical testing and NDT inspection methods.
• Experience with GD&T, general mfg processes, tooling and Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of Excel or other Project Management tools.

Qualifications/Requirements

A B.S. in Engineering or other technical discipline with associated skills and project management experience.

Benefits

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, STD, LTD, Life, IRA with generous company match, paid Holidays, vacation and more. Our global commitment to technological advancement offers opportunities for personal growth and development in a stable, supportive work environment.